Thomas Barrett

Thomas Barrett
Northeastern University | NEU · Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Master of Science

About

Introduction
I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Minus Lab at Northeastern University. My primary research focus is a combined Molecular Dynamics/ Finite Element Method approach to modeling mechanical behaviors of Polymer/ Carbon Nanotube Composites.
Skills and Expertise
Finite Element Analysis
CNT Composites
Polymer Fibers
Molecular Dynamics
Polymer Thin Films
Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Additional affiliations
January 2019 - present
Northeastern University
Northeastern University
  • Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
  • Boston, United States
Position
  • PhD Student
Description
  • Research focuses on understanding and simulating the mechanical behaviors of polymer- carbon nanotube composites using molecular dynamics (LAMMPS) and finite element methods (Abaqus).
September 2016 - December 2018
Northeastern University
Northeastern University
  • Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
  • Boston, United States
Position
  • Research Assistant
Description
  • Research used finite element simulations (COMSOL) to predict areas of thermal refugia under different atmospheric conditions. Using empirical data and point clouds generated from laser scans, we are able to predict fatal zones for intertidal organisms
Education
January 2019 - December 2022
Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Field of study
  • Mechanical Engineering
September 2016 - December 2018
Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Field of study
  • Mechanical Engineering
September 2012 - May 2016
University of Rochester
University of Rochester
Field of study
  • Mechanical Engineering